Public Statements

Statement

Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, made the following comment about today's Supreme Court decision in the Arizona immigration case.

"Today's Court decision on immigration emphasizes the importance of the federal government enforcing immigration laws and Congress acting to strengthen those laws where necessary. The state of Arizona was forced to take action because the federal government shirked its responsibilities. The state was necessarily stepping up to help the federal government and safeguard its own citizens and communities."